MARCH-APRIL 2010
MUSINGS FROM MARIJO - A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENTWe've just seen March come in like a lamb, so this is a perfect time to think about EGA activities for the rest of the year. All of us need to pay our EGA dues of $43 by the end of April, and a new EGA-GGR Member Directory will be printed by the May potluck. Have you thought about what you're bringing to the potluck? I'm looking forward to hearing Eileen Bennett speak about the Michigan Sampler Survey. Although we won't be electing officers until December, it's time to form the Nominating Committee - are you willing to participate this year? This guild functions due to our efforts and it is easy to think that someone else will "do it" - is this the year when you are the someone? Let me know how you want to contribute to this chapter this year. And whatever you do, don't forget to do some stitching as recent health studies have shown that the needle arts have a positive effect on health.
CALENDAR
March
8 - Sampler Group Monday at 12:30 PM - Call Susie H.
18 - Board Meeting Thursday at 7:00 PM at Marijo's
25 - Evening Meeting Thursday at 6:45 PM at Heather Hills Retirement Village
26 - Day Meeting Friday at 9:00 AM at First United Methodist Church
April
5 - Sampler Group Monday at 12:30 PM - Call Susie H.
10 - NEWSLETTER INFORMATION DUE
16 - Board Meeting Friday at 9:30 AM at Marijo's
22 - Evening Meeting Thursday at 6:45 PM at Heather Hills Retirement Village
23 - Day Meeting Friday at 9:00 AM at First United Methodist Church
DAY PROGRAMS
March
* * * UPDATE * * * Margie is putting together an Easter egg ornament kit. Cost to be determined. Bring your usual stitching supplies.
Hostesses: Eleanore & Vonnie
April
Vonnie and Starlette will be presenting a program on shadow work. A kit will be available for $5. Bring your usual stitching supplies.
Hostesses: Connie W. & Starlette
EVENING PROGRAMS
March
Nancy is designing a needlebook for our sewing baskets.
Hostesses: Marilyn B & Janalee
April
Nancy is designing a Clover Cutter Cover for our sewing baskets.
Hostesses: Susan D & Pat A
MAY MEETING - POTLUCK DINNER
Eileen Bennett has agreed to be our speaker at the May potluck meeting. Her presentation will be on the Michigan Sampler Survey.
MANY THANKS to Cam Sankatsing for taking photos at the Christmas Party!
STITCHING AT THE MUSEUM
Our chapter participated in National's Stitch-in-Public Day last month at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. Ten of our members brought pieces to stitch and embroidery pieces for display. We had many examples of embroidery including cross stitch, blackwork, whitework, and Hardanger, to name a few. Many people stopped to admire our pieces and share their stories of working with embroidery. Thanks to Dick for setting this up with the museum. This was our third year stitching at the museum and it's always fun for our members to share their love of embroidery with others. Thanks, too, to our members who participated in this day: Marijo, Judy, Dick, Geri, Janalee, Kelly, Alice, Margie, Karen, and Jane.
ADDRESS CHANGE
Please make the following changes in your EGA Member Directory:
Dick has a new email address: wrhamlin at juno dot com
Marijo has a new email address: marijodb at att dot net
A new up-to-date Member Directory will be published after the dues for the coming year are collected in April.
ELECTIONS, ELECTIONSFor the coming year, we need nominations for President, First Vice-President, Region Representative, and Treasurer. Marijo would like to have a volunteer from both the day and evening groups to serve with her on the Nominating Committee. Please contact Marijo if you are interested.
REGION NEWS
Michigan State Day
It's not too early to start making plans for Michigan State Day on August 11, 2010. Registration opens March 1, 2010, and closes June 1, 2010. Class registrations are on a first come - first served basis. Registration is $45.00, including lunch and class instruction. It does not include kit fees. Three classes will be offered:
- Picnic Basket for All Seasons taught by Ann Strite-Kurz- Golden Starflower Box designed by Carol Sherman and taught by Myrtis Justiano
- A Spot in Michigan - A Stitcher's Pocket and Fittings taught by Sherri Jones of Patrick's Woods.
You can get a copy of the brochure and registration form by going to the Great Lakes Region website at www.ega-glr.org and clicking on the Region Info & News link, or contact the registrar directly at stitchlady35 at hotmail dot com
More Learning Opportunities
Mill Race Chapter EGA invites you to participate in their class offerings this year. Rose Kotnik of Tomorrow's Antiques will be teaching her beaded scissors fob An Acorn for Andrew on April 10, 2010. If you already have the kit and would like to come, cost will be $5.00 for the afternoon. Please indicate this on your registration form. On October 1-2, 2010, Betsy Morgan will be coming to teach her Toy Chest, and on October 3, her All Seasons Square. Locations are not set yet but will be in the Northville-Novi area. Class descriptions are below.
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Mill Race Chapter EGA
Workshop Registration Form
Instructor: Rose Kotnik of Tomorrow's Antiques
AN ACORN FOR ANDREW
Saturday April 10, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location to be determined
Instructor: Rose Kotnik of Tomorrow's Antiques
AN ACORN FOR ANDREW
Saturday April 10, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location to be determined
NAME: ________________________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________________
CITY: __________________STATE:_______ ZIP:_______
PHONE: __________________ EMAIL: _______________
Registration deadline is March 15, 2010
Please send Registration Form to: Debbie Malewich, 1255 Aline Drive, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
Kit fee: $30.00 Please make checks payable to Mill Race Chapter EGA
ADDRESS: ______________________________________
CITY: __________________STATE:_______ ZIP:_______
PHONE: __________________ EMAIL: _______________
Registration deadline is March 15, 2010
Please send Registration Form to: Debbie Malewich, 1255 Aline Drive, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
Kit fee: $30.00 Please make checks payable to Mill Race Chapter EGA
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BETSY MORGAN CLASSES
OCTOBER 1, 2, & 3, 2010
TOY CHEST:
WHEN: October 1 & 2, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.
TOTAL COST: $175.00, members; $195.00, non-members
Down Payment: $100.00 by May 8; Remainder by Aug. 8
ALL YEAR SQUARE CUBE:
WHEN: October 3, 2010, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
TOTAL COST: $75.00, members; $85.00, non-members
Down Payment: $35.00 by May 8; Remainder by Aug. 8
LOCATION FOR BOTH CLASSES:
Northville Area-Confirmations and locations to be sent via email
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Enter amount enclosed:
Toy Chest Class
Down Payment/Payment in Full _____________
All Year Square Cube
Down Payment/Payment in Full _____________
Pre-Stitching kit mailed to you – add $2.00 _____________
Payment—Date Paid____________ _____________
Balance Due—Date Paid___________ _____________
Name: _______________________ □Member □Non-Member
Address:
Phone: _______________ Email ____________________________________
REGISTRAR: Michelle Sayre,
QUESTIONS ABOUT CLASSES:
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EGA NATIONAL NEWSNational has announced two Extended Study Programs for this spring. One program will be on off-loom bead work and the other will be a master class in blackwork. You can learn more about these programs or download a brochure on National's website at www.egausa.org. National is also soliciting nominations for two awards. The Bobby Pilling Memorial Award is presented for an original piece of needlework that "goes outside the lines". The Gold Thread Award recognizes outstanding individuals who best exemplify EGA's purpose. More information about these awards and nominations forms can also be found on National's website.
NEW BOOK BY BETSY KRIEG SALMIf you have taken classes with Tricia Wilson Nguyen, you may be familiar with Betsy Krieg Salm's work. She is the artist who supplied the painted wooden accessories (threadwinders, sewing boxes, etc.) for many of Tricia's class pieces. Betsy's new book Women's Painted Furniture, 1790-1830 American Schoolgirl Art documents the history and the process of this largely unknown decorative art. Pre-orders for this book are now being taken on the University Press of New England's website, wwwupne.com for $60.00. For more examples of Betsy's work, check out her website www.betsykriegsalm.com
PAT'S PEREGRINATIONS
- Where I share interesting stitching related things I've found -
For English embroidery enthusiasts: http://historyofembroidery.blogspot.com/ where an English textile artist, helen Cowans, covers interesting topics in historic English embroidery.
Speaking of Tricia Wilson Nguyen, in her blog The Embroiderer's Story, http://thistle-threads.com.mytempweb.com/blog she has been documenting the work involved in recreating a 17th Century Lady's Jacket. Fascinating!
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